Ashes 2017/18
Third Test - day two (close)
Australia 203-3 v England 403
CRAIG Overton removed both Australian openers before leaving the field with a rib injury of the third Ashes Test in Perth.
The day started well for England before a dramatic collapse, which saw the tourists slide from 368-4 to 403 all out.
Jonny Bairstow was able to complete his century, but fell amid a clatter of wickets as Overton (2) was unable to match his sterling effort with the bat in Adelaide.
The Somerset man made an instant impact with the ball, however, claiming the vital scalp of David Warner as the hard-hitting opener edged behind to depart for 22.
Breakthrough!
— The Ashes on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 15, 2017
Craig Overton gets David Warner prodding forward and he edges to Jonny Bairstow.
Delight for England 🙌
44-1#ItsTheAshes pic.twitter.com/yEBKRSHAzV
Cameron Bancroft was next to fall, with the on-field decision of not out overturned on review after the batsman was struck on the pad by one which nipped back.
At that stage Overton had 2-7 from 3.2 overs and he continued to threaten during a lengthy spell in the afternoon session, hitting Steve Smith on the chin with the final ball before tea.
1️⃣ Self preservation
— The Ashes on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 15, 2017
2️⃣ Wicket preservation
Steve Smith wears a nasty one but has the presence of mind to stop the ball rolling onto the stumps.
Australia end the session 88-2.
📺 BT Sport 1 HD#ItsTheAshes pic.twitter.com/3fKiSAp6no
Injury prevented the seamer from adding to his tally as, in just his second over of the evening session, Overton was visibly struggling - clutching his chest/rib area - and left the field at the end of the over.
STRUGGLING: Craig Overton (right) with the England physio (Pic: Jason O'Brien/PA Wire)
He had, of course, been struck on the ribs while batting in the second innings in Adelaide and reports have suggested he has taken painkillers to play in this Test.
😧 78mph
— The Ashes on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) December 15, 2017
😔 Short
😐 Wide
"They're just lollipop balls, he's got to get off."
Craig Overton looks injured and @GeoffreyBoycott wants him out of the attack...#ItsTheAshes pic.twitter.com/2q3JTP4sFG
The 23-year-old returned to field for the closing stages of the second day, which ended with Australia 203-3 and Smith unbeaten on 92.
At the close of play, BBC's Test Match Special reported that Overton picked up a sore rib attempting a caught and bowled against Usman Khawaja, and they are "not sure yet" whether he will go for a scan.
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